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Which of the following best describes "the problem" mentioned in paragraph 1? |
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| A. | Conditions in Ireland were not suitable for cultivating potatoes. | | B. | Europeans did not immediately accept potatoes. | | C. | Potatoes were in short supply for a while. | | D. | Europeans did not know how to grow potatoes at first. |
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Which of the following is not a benefit of the potato? |
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| A. | It needs less land than wheat to produce a crop. | | B. | It is a source of protein and vitamins. | | C. | It grows in poor soil. | | D. | It grows underground. |
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What does the phrase "lazy bed" in paragraph 3 suggest? |
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| A. | Potatoes grew more slowly than wheat. | | B. | The Irish preferred growing potatoes to growing grain. | | C. | The English considered potatoes a source of good nutrition. | | D. | Potato cultivation required little work. |
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According to the excerpt, why did Louis XVI have his potato fields guarded during the day? |
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| A. | to discourage people from stealing the king’s potatoes | | B. | to ensure that the king would have enough potatoes to eat | | C. | to make people think that the potatoes were valuable | | D. | to prevent the people from learning to like potatoes |
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In paragraph 6, what conclusion does the author make about the potato? |
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| A. | Potatoes were difficult to grow in many countries. | | B. | Many countries used potatoes for trade. | | C. | Potatoes were grown to feed European royalty. | | D. | The countries that grew the most potatoes became more powerful. |
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